Humane S ciety - Humane Society of the Ohio Valley

Humane
S ciety
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone......................... 740.373.5959
Website......................www.hsov.org
Email.................. [email protected]
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Humane Society of the Ohio Valley
Shelter Location/Mailing Address
90 Mt. Tom Road
Marietta, OH 45750
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday...........12:00-5:00pm
Saturday.....................10:00-4:00pm
Sunday....................................Closed
(By Appointment Only on Sunday)
SHELTER STATISTICS.
January – October 2015
Dogs/Puppies:
Intakes........................................ 810
Adopted...................................... 248
Reclaimed................................... 136
Rescue Transfers......................... 424
Euthanized or Died In Shelter....... 14
Cats/Kittens:
Intakes........................................ 718
Adopted...................................... 356
Reclaimed....................................... 6
Rescue Transfers......................... 265
Euthanized or Died in Shelter....... 36
PLEASE
VACCINATE,
SPAY,
AND
NEUTER
YOUR
PETS!..
November News 2015
OF THE OHIO VALLEY
“BAILEY” IS CLIMBING THE CORPORATE LADDER THESE DAYS…
“Bailey” arrived at the HSOV on Friday, April 13th after he was found in Marietta, Ohio as a stray.
He was a handsome cat with a buff-colored coat and the cutest chubby face. We gave him the name
“Bailey” since he was the color of Bailey’s Irish Cream. This goodlooking guy was so calm that he chose to continue his cat nap on his
comfy bed when we took his first photos for Petfinder/Facebook. Bailey
was the ultimate couch potato, but we sensed that he wasn’t really
happy in a small cage  Cages are not natural habitats for kitties, and
Bailey was a large boy who weighed 12 lbs. Our shelter staff decided
to give Bailey free-roaming privileges in our ‘Jungle Room’ during the
first week in May. He would still have a cage to call his own, but the
door was removed  We had an ulterior motive and thought that
when potential adopters met this debonair guy, they would want to adopt him. Instead “Bailey” was
quite content to assume the position of Official Greeter and settled into the job like a pro. He loved
following visitors around the room as though he were introducing them to cats who needed homes.
“Bailey” was always on hand to entertain groups of school children/girl scouts, and he became a
frequent ‘photo bomber’ during volunteer orientations 
One of our volunteers realized Bailey’s potential as a business entrepreneur, and in mid-September
Holli Mannix brought an employment application for Bailey to complete when she heard of a local
business who was interviewing candidates to fill a position for which he had all of the qualifications.
The choice between the two contenders was difficult, but Bailey’s experience as Official Jungle Room
Greeter for nearly five months made him the winner.
On September 23rd “Bailey” packed all of his possessions (including a huge plush bed), and he
was driven in a private limousine (by chauffeur Holli Mannix) to begin his new career at Greenleaf
Landscaping in Marietta, Ohio. Shelter staff and volunteers wished “Bailey” success in his new
endeavors in spite of being sad to see him leave 
We were delighted when one of Bailey’s HSOV Fan Club, Susan
Gray, met him at Greenleaf about a week later and reported that he
was doing well in his new job. We were delighted when Susan posted a
fantastic photo of “Bailey” on Facebook that day as he was assisting at
the cash register and wearing his name badge!
We did a follow-up interview with “Bailey” shortly before
Thanksgiving, and it didn’t surprise us to learn
that this special boy was quickly moving up the
corporate ladder. He has settled nicely into the
Executive Office upstairs where he has own
private suite at nights or when he chooses to take a rest during the day from
his managerial duties. The day we visited with “Bailey”, he was intent on
helping shoppers make their selections for the perfect Christmas tree. We
spoke with Greenleaf employee, Sammie Sayre, during the interview, and
she told us that “Bailey” was a great employee who has many duties. He is the self-appointed security
watch cat and has apprehended several intruding mice 
Several of our female kitties have been successful in their office careers, and they were featured
in the December 2013 HSOV Newsletter article entitled ‘Working 9:00-5:00 ... HSOV Alumni Kitties
With Successful Careers”.
Incidentally, the other candidate who did not get the position for which
Bailey was hired is still looking for a great home or place of employment..
“Cowboy” is a magnificent gray/white neutered male Tuxedo kitty who
would love to have his success story published in a future newsletter.
“Cowboy” needs a home/job where he would not have to be around other
cats or dogs. We’d love to hear from anyone who would be willing to give
“Cowboy” an interview  
W
e are sharing this heartfelt letter to the HSOV which was
written by Michelle Ingrodi. She happened to be driving a transport
for Charm City Animal Rescue in Maryland on September 18th
and saw our HSOV van loaded with dogs on their way to rescue.
Michelle waved to our drivers (Marilyn House and Jo Ellen Gray)
and later posted this letter
and picture on her rescue’s
facebook page:
Dear Humane Society of the
Ohio Valley,
Today on Interstate 68 in
Western Maryland, I passed
your van. I too was on a
transport, but I was picking
up cats in Baltimore. Your
van was floor-to-ceiling
crates, and seeing that sight
caused me to break down.
Because I KNOW .. I know all
the effort that went into that
transport. I know someone
spent the time to find an
organization to take animals
from you. I know your vet
techs spent oodles of time
getting everyone the care
needed for transport. I know
your admins double- and triple-checked paperwork. Your techs got
crates cleaned and ready and stacked so they wouldn’t fall. You
probably begged for a driver, and I can say the two ladies driving
probably thought I was a nut as I beeped and waved and gave them
a thumbs up. But then they saw my bumper stickers - Adopt, Animal
Rescue Transport Vehicle, and Charm City Animal Rescue - and for
a while through the mountains of Western Maryland, we stayed
together. Because they also knew.
I know what it takes to organize a transport of that magnitude,
animals and distance, so please let me give you a huge shout out
and say thank you for working that hard for those who went on your
transport today. I know that for a brief moment with all of those
animals out the door you got to breathe, until you fill right back up
with more. Thank you for choosing life, for choosing adoption, for
choosing to fight for the animals who come through your doors.
Big, big love to you,
Michelle
SHELTER STAFF
Interim Executive Director – Kelly Goedel
Manager – Scott Little
Adoptions Clerk – Sharon Morris
Humane Officer – Misty Carpenter
HSOV Kennel Technicians:
Misty Carpenter
Brittany Daugherty
Todd Hallock
Ted Laskowski
Michelle Rudd
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HSOV BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President – Sandra Brightwell
Vice President – Celeste Ridgway
Secretary – Teresa Cunningham
Treasurer – Becky Johnston
Shelly Kidd
Scott Martin
Jared McGilton
Kelly McGilton
Debbie Ryder
HSOV Committee Chairpersons:
Adoption Follow-Up – Celeste Ridgway, Wendy Irvin
Canine Rescue – Celeste Ridgway
Donation Acknowledgment – Donna Ball
Feline Rescue – Sharon Paul
Finance – Teresa Cunningham, Becky Johnston
Foster Program – Celeste Ridgway, Debbie Ryder
Fundraising – Kelly Goedel, Jamiann Voshel
Membership – Teresa Cunningham
Newsletter Editor – Sharon Paul
Nominations – Jared McGilton
Operations/Building & Grounds –Debbie Ryder
Petfinder/Facebook Photographer – Sharon Paul
Publicity/Marketing – Shelly Kidd, Chris Murphy
Rescue Transport – JoEllen Gray, Marilyn House
Spay/Neuter Follow-Up – Becky Johnston
Volunteer Coordinator – Amber DeLong
Website – Patricia Walter
HSOV EVENTS
AND FUNDRAISERS
HSOV EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS
Monthly
HSOV T-Shirt Fundraiser
December 2015
They Light Up Our Lives Fundraiser
[Form Enclosed With This Newsletter]
Tuesday
December 1, 2015
HSOV Board Meeting/Annual Election, 7:00pm
VFW Post #5108, 319 Pike Street, Marietta, OH
Tuesday
January 5, 2016
HSOV Board Meeting, 7:00pm
Washington County Commissioners Office
223 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH
Tuesday
February 2, 2016
HSOV Board Meeting, 7:00pm
Washington County Commissioners Office
Saturday
February 27, 2016
13th Annual FurBall/Dance/Auction Fundraiser
Shrine Club (from 7:00pm until midnight)
249 Pennsylvania Avenue, Marietta, OH
Saturday
Pet Supplies Plus, Vienna WV
March 12 or 19, 2016 Adoptathon & Bake Sale
HSOV CHRISTMAS TREE
(FUNDRAISER)
The HSOV is among several non-profit
organizations who are displaying
beautifully-decorated Christmas trees
this holiday season at the Putnam
Commons (Anchor Shops) on Putnam
Street, Marietta, Ohio. Bidding began
November 27th and will continue
through December 14th. Proceeds
from the winning bid for the HSOV
Christmas tree will be donated to our
shelter. Thanks to Becky Johnston, Holli
Mannix, and Debbie Ryder for creating
this masterpiece for the HSOV 
KROGER
COMMUNITY REWARDS
SMILE.AMAZON.COM
When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you can
monetary help the HSOV. Amazon will donate
0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases to
Humane Society Of The Ohio Valley whenever
you shop on AmazonSmile.
The link to the HSOV AmazonSmile website is ...
http://smile.amazon.com/ch/31-4393873
Our shelter has also established a “Wish List” on
amazon.com as a convenient way for our outof-town supporters to donate needed items to
our shelter. Simply go to the www.amazon.com
website and search for the “Humane Society
of the Ohio Valley (HSOV)” under the ‘wish list’
drop-down menu and you will see a list of gifts
that we wish our shelter animals had. These
items may be purchased online and will be
delivered right to our door.
The link to our wish list is:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/?i
e=UTF8&cid=AA5SFHY4ZF1HX
We encourage our local supporters to patronize
the many wonderful merchants in our area when
purchasing donations for HSOV shelter animals.
Apex Feed & Supply, Big Lots, Dollar General,
Dollar Tree, Giant Eagle, K-Mart, Kroger, Tractor
Supply, WalMart and WeLovPets are among
the businesses who do so much for our shelter.
And please remember that local veterinarians
also have needed
items (such as flea
medication and
pet foods) that are
available from them.
The HSOV is enrolled in the Kroger Community Rewards Program. If you are a Kroger shopper
this is a way you can monetarily support our shelter by simply using your Kroger Plus Shopping
Card. You must register your card online (www.krogercommunityrewards.com) and choose
the HSOV as the non-profit organization you wish to support. Just visit the website, follow the
instructions, and enter NPO Number 93001 or the name ‘Humane Society of the Ohio Valley’,
select our organization from the list, and confirm. You must swipe your registered Kroger Plus
Card when shopping for your purchases to count. The HSOV is given a percentage of sales
purchased by registered card holders.
“Happiness is a SPEED QUEEN COMMERCIAL WASHING MACHINE”
You don’t usually expect the phrase “Happiness is…” to describe an inanimate object such as a washing machine. But
if you are doing laundry for over 100 dogs and cats on a daily basis so that they have clean soft blankets to snuggle
up with and have soft fluffy towels after being bathed, a dependable washing
machine is a special form of happiness! And everyone was very unhappy when
our largest washing machine quit
working 
Thanks to Linda Thomas Perry for
coordinating the purchase of a
much-needed commercial grade
washing machine. Thank you to the
following individuals who helped to
make this possible through their donations: Beth Buchman, Missi Carpenter, Becky Dines, Pennie Gant,
Carol Kieffer, Dr. Paul Kupferberg, Shari Metz, Linda & Steve Perry, and Judy
Roberts.
Thanks to Jim & Sheryl Cobb (C&C Toyota) for their generous matching donation of $930 to complete the purchase of
the new Speed Queen commercial washing machine for the HSOV. And also for the truckload of Purina dog/cat food and
kitty litter which C&C delivered to our shelter!
We are sharing photos of HSOV Shelter Manager (Scott Little) and HSOV Interim Executive Director (Kelly Goedel) as
th$930 check from C&C Sales Manager (Terry Coulson) on October 5, 2015. And a photo of Scott Little
they accepted the
(and shelter dog “Tank”) with the brand new washer 
13 Annual “Fur Ball” Dance/Auction
Date: February 27, 2016
Time:
7:00 p.m. ~of
midnight
The Humane
Society
the Ohio Valley
Where: Shrine Club, Marietta, Ohio
13th Annual "Fur Ball" Dance/Auction
February 27, 2016
• 7:00 p.m.
• Shrine Club, Matietta OH
~Music
by- midnight
The Bash~
Music by the Bash
Live Auction
~ Silent
~ Raffles
Live Auction
- Silent Auction
Aution - Raffles
Limited Tickets Available
Limited Tickets Available
Admission Tickets $35 or Reserved Tables $350 (8 tickets)
For
ticket informations
or reservations
contact: 740.373.5959
Admission
Tickets
$35 or Reserved
tables $350or
(8740.350.2766
tickets)
“GREMLIN” was an adorable senior male Pomeranian who was surrendered
by his owner on May 11, 2015 along with his two younger housemates (Gidget
and Gizmo). The younger dogs were quickly adopted, and our hearts ached for
“Gremlin” when it seemed that nobody wanted to offer him a home. He was such
a handsome little guy with a unique appearance. “Gremlin” had a noticeable
underbite. He had suffered a hematoma on his left ear at one point in his lifetime
which caused that ear to have a withered look. But he held his tiny right ear erect.
Those distinguishing features made him even that much more appealing in our eyes,
and you couldn’t look at this little guy without smiling  It hurt us when people
would look at “Gremlin” and make the remark that ‘he had a face only a mother
could love’ even though we knew
they were joking  
“Gremlin” was such a friendly guy
and was actually full of energy, but
he did have many of the aches/
pains that come with the privilege of growing old. And then we also discovered
(sigh) that he was prone to having seizures. One of our guardian angels (in the
earthly form of a foster mother) arrived at the shelter shortly thereafter and said
she would love to offer Gremlin the hospitality of her home. Nancy Miller is a
compassionate, caring lady who has given many of our special needs- and senior
dogs the extra care that they needed so badly, and we knew that Gremlin would
be in good hands with Nancy for as long as he needed her.
Our Canine Rescue Coordinator, Celeste Ridgway, had been networking with
rescue groups to find a place for Gremlin. It turned out that Gremlin’s ‘up close
and personal photo’ on Petfinder which showed his distinctive underbite and
withered ear had captured the attention of someone who wanted to meet this
little man  HSOV
Adoptions Clerk, Sharon
Morris, received a call from Kimberly Rios in late August and the three
match-makers (Sharon, Celeste, and Nancy Miller) arranged a meet-andgreet session to introduce Kimberly and Gremlin. Kimberly loved him
and completed the adoption application 
Gremlin (who is now called
“Wally”) is living the good life
these days. His new momma
has posted photographs of
him on our facebook page
which make our hearts smile
 We are sharing two of
those photos with this article
which happen to be our
personal favorites …
One of the first photos was posted on September 5, 2015 and showed “Wally” with his
short summer haircut and looking like a much younger guy. He was sitting in his new
car seat and looking out the window as he and Kimberly were headed to Washington
DC on a road trip. “Wally” looked pretty intent on watching the road signs so that he
and Kimberly could navigate their way back home again!
Another photo showed “Wally” on his very first trip to the beach, and we are
delighted to be able to publish that picture as well. This was definitely a match made
in heaven with a little help from Gremlin/Wally’s friends. We hope that other potential adopters will consider giving an older or
a special-needs animal a loving home like Kimberly did  It’s a win-win deal for everyone ..
HSOV dogs and cats have become good-will ambassadors
Our HSOV dogs and cats have become
local celebrities and fantastic good-will
ambassadors for our shelter as they put
their best paws forward and step out in
‘high society’. Thanks to our wonderful
volunteers who provide escort- and
private limousine service, HSOV animals
have enjoyed social outings throughout
the year. We love introducing them to
potential new families, and the dogs love
one-on-one attention from volunteers,
socializing with other shelter dogs, and
meeting new people.
Thanks to HSOV Volunteer
Coordinator, Amber Dennison
DeLong, our dogs and cats
have had many social events
on their calendars throughout
the past year and the
invitations keep coming 
Amber coordinates the events
and is the match-maker who
pairs up the perfect dog for
each volunteer.
Many of our dogs and cats have attended Adoptathons recently with their
volunteer companions at ARF Fest, C&C Toyota, Harley-Davidson, Inked
Tattoo’s Car Show, Tractor Supply, and WeLovPets.
Several of our dogs attended the Belpre Homecoming Festivities in August
2015 and were invited to enter the Boxers Bed & Biscuits Puppy Pageant.
Much to our delight HSOV Dogs “Durango”
and “Honey” were named King and Queen,
and they will be invited to wear their crowns
and ride in next year’s Homecoming parade!
Another HSOV Dog (“Schultz”) was a runnerup and was named Prince.
During the late summer/early fall months,
our dogs have enjoyed an evening in
downtown Marietta as they participated in
Merchants & Artists Walking Tours, and we
are like proud parents when we hear nice
compliments about how handsome/beautiful
HSOV dogs and cats have become good-will ambassadors
and how well-mannered they are   We also participated in the opening
event of the Broughton’s Nature Trail in October with several dogs.
Volunteers also take our dogs and cats to visit schools, senior centers, and
nursing homes on a regular basis, and we’ve discovered this is good ‘therapy’
for everyone involved!
Several dogs become television stars when they are chosen for WTAP-TVs ‘Pet
Of The Week’ during broadcasts on Fridays at noon with volunteer Bonnie
Fennell and HSOV Kennel Tech Brittany Daugherty.
We also have daily social outings at the shelter
and welcome volunteers to walk dogs and/or
treat them to playtime in our meet-and-greet
yards. Several volunteers prefer to give shelter
cats some extra TLC and socialize with them which they love 
We welcome new volunteers, and there
are plenty of other ways to help in
addition to walking dogs and cuddling
cats. Our volunteer application is
available at the shelter and on our
website (www.hsov.org). You will be
required to attend an orientation meeting so that we may give you a
tour of the shelter and go over some do’s and don’ts. Orientations are
held 1:00-3:00pm on
Sundays. Volunteer
Coordinator, Amber
DeLong, would love
to hear from you and
can also schedule
orientation at your convenience.
54 Unexpected Guests Are Given VIP Treatment
On the evening of Monday, July 20th the HSOV had an unexpected
intake of 54 dogs who needed urgent care after Washington County
Dog Warden, Kelly McGilton, received an anonymous call telling her that
there were several dogs in a private residence who were in need of medical
attention. Our staff assembled floor crates to house the new arrivals while
they awaited Deputy McGilton and HSOV Humane Officer, Misty Carpenter, to
transport the dogs to our shelter. We spent the first evening getting each dog
settled into clean quarters with soft blankets, good food, and fresh water while
doing initial health assessments. Most of the dogs were Terrier/Beagle mixes
and were suffering from skin infections, hair loss, and eye infections. And
several were expecting litters of puppies  Thanks to our kennel techs and
volunteers, all of the dogs were given vaccinations, wormer, and a nice bath
within hours of their arrival.
We posted an urgent plea on our Facebook page asking if our supporters could bring dog
food, cleaning supplies, bedding, and monetary donations, and we were overwhelmed
with the response from our community. Thanks to each of those ‘first responders’ who
brought donations so quickly and so generously. Each dog was photographed on July
21st so that our Canine Rescue Coordinator, Celeste Ridgway, could begin to reach out to
rescue groups for help and also to find local foster homes for the pregnant girls and those
who had given birth in the shelter
On July 30th, the first group of dogs was transported to rescue groups in the Midwest and
several others were transported during the first two weeks in August. By the third week
in August (just a month after the 54+ dogs arrived), all were safely out of our shelter and
on the road to their new homes. Our transport drivers, Jo Ellen Gray and Marilyn House,
traveled many miles and burned the midnight oil to safely get them to their destinations
(and this was in addition to their ‘normal’ transports!) Many of the dog still required
medical treatment, and they were given that treatment by the rescues’ veterinarians. This
was a monumental effort on the part of so many compassionate individuals, and we are
very proud and thankful that the HSOV does everything in our power to help the animals
who find themselves in our shelter through no fault of their own. In many other shelters,
the outcome for these 54+ dogs in need of urgent care might have been very different 
We want to extend a special THANK YOU to Dr. Roberta Haught and her staff for spending countless hours giving medical
attention, assessing their physical condition, and prescribing treatments.
And also a big THANK YOU to the Red Rover Responders under the guidance of
Beth Gammie (Emergency Services Manager) who spent a week at our shelter
giving us extra assistance. PetSmart Charities donated dog crates/carriers, food,
and toys which were very much appreciated. A mere ‘Thank You’ doesn’t seem
adequate to our many volunteers who faithfully showed up each day to help care
for animals who were already in our shelter in addition to the 54 newcomers.
We are sharing original pictures of some of the 54 dogs so that our readers may
put faces with this story.
And we have included
two photos of the many
‘happily-ever-after’
adoption stories that
we’ve received from
rescue groups. This little
Beagle boy has a loving
family of his very own,
and he enjoys wearing his
life jacket aboard their
pontoon boat among
other fun-filled activities.
They’ve renamed him
“Lucky” which seems very
appropriate 
“WAGS & WHISKERS” PAWS WALK
The 2015 HSOV Paws Walk was held on
September 26th at the East Muskingum
Park, Marietta, Ohio on a beautiful autumn
morning. This event is one of our most
popular fundraisers, and we always look
forward to seeing the unique costumes
that many of the dogs are wearing. And it’s
a lovely sight to see so many ‘paws’ making
their walk through downtown Marietta!
Our theme was “Wags & Whiskers”, and
we had even had custom-designed t-shirts
created especially for this year’s event
which featured whimsical artwork by
HSOV Board Member Celeste Ridgway.
Thank you to Co-Chairpersons Teresa Cunningham and
Celeste Ridgway and their committee members for
organizing this fundraiser, and to our many volunteers
who played key roles in making this a day to remember
 Many individuals and businesses supported us by
donating prizes and/or monetary donations. There
was a beautiful hand-crafted raggedy quilt which was
donated by Barb Wells as a raffle item, and a large dog
statue anonymously donated as the grand prize which
was awarded to the individual who raised the most
money to sponsor their dog in the Paws Walk  Thank
you to WeLovPets and Winding Road Kennels who had
booths representing their business establishments. We
were pleased that so many people attended with their
pets and supported the HSOV. Nearly $3,300 was raised
for the benefit of our shelter.
Thanks to Nathan Hess who donated his time, talent, and
sound equipment to serve as our ‘Master of Ceremonies”
for the Wags & Whiskers Paws Walk. If you need a DJ
for a party or event, please keep Nathan in mind 
A special thanks to Pastor David Calvert (Williamstown
United Methodist Church) for his “Blessing Of The
Animals” which he so eloquently bestowed upon the
dogs in attendance prior to the ‘Parade Your Paws Walk’.
A magical ‘hush’ fell over the audience and even the dogs
were very quiet and seemed to sense that they were the
recipient of Pastor David’s blessing 
It was especially nice to see so many HSOV ‘Alumni’
dogs who came back for a reunion and also to
see several current HSOV Shelter Dogs who were
introduced on stage by shelter manager (Scott Little)
and accompanied by our HSOV kennel techs 
There are two albums on our Facebook page which
include photographs of each and every dog in attendance
and also their two-legged friends who accompanied
them. For those of you who weren’t able to attend this
event, we hope those photos will provide a glimpse of
the 2015 Paws Walk. And we hope that we will have the
opportunity to include a photo of you and your dog (or
cat) in the 2016 Paws Walk Albums 
OUR LONG-TERM RESIDENTS WOULD LOVE A REAL HOME….
BELLA
PRINCESS ZELDA
ABIGAIL
PEPPERMINT PATTY
DAKOTA
MADONNA
MOX
OBOE
We currently have six dogs and fourteen cats in our shelter who have been
calling the HSOV their home for nearly a year (and one dog “Bella” has been
with us for two years). They are loved by our shelter staff and volunteers, but
we know in our hearts that what they need are real homes with families. We
have included a brief description of each of these beautiful souls along with
their arrival date. All are spayed/neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations.
Complete descriptions withadditional photographs are on www.petfinder.com
(Marietta zip code 45750)If you would like to give them a ‘Christmas Miracle’
by offering them a real home, we’d love to hear from you
BELLA (4-yr Boxer/Beagle) - January 7, 2014
OBOE (7-yr PitBull Terrier mix) - February 9, 2015
MOX (2-yr Plott Hound mix) - May 14, 2015
THOR (2-yr Labrador mix) -June 18, 2015
TRITON (6-yr Labrador mix) -July 12, 2015
LOLA (1-yr Am Staffordshire Terrier mix) - July 17, 2015
ELLIE
CAFE NOIR
PRINCESS ZELDA (2-yr black/white Tuxedo) - March 16, 2015
ABIGAIL (2-yr white/brown tabby) - April 4, 2015
PEPPERMINT PATTY (1-yr black/white tuxedo) - April 4, 2015
DAWN & DAKOTA (8-month brown tabby siblings) - April 25, 2015
CABERNET (2-yr tortoiseshell) - May 2, 2015
ELLIE (1-yr black shorthair) - May 2, 2015
CAFÉ NOIR (1-yr black shorthair) - May 5, 2015
JAVA JOE (1-yr brown tabby) - May 7, 2015
MOCHA (1-yr brown tabby) - May 7, 2015
MADONNA (4-yr black/white Tuxedo) – May 7, 2015
FANGTASIA (2-yr white/orange tabby) - May 28, 2015
COWBOY (adult gray/white tuxedo) -June 26, 2015
BABY BELLA (3-yr female brown tabby) - July 10, 2015
JAVA JOE & MOCHA
FANGTASIA
COWBOY
BABY BELLA
CABERNET
THOR
TRITON
LOLA
Writing Our Thank You Notes 
Lisa Vore and her fiancee, Kirby Gallaway, are being married in the near future
(congratulations!) Instead of giving their guests wedding favors, Lisa and Kirby decided
to purchase ‘favors’ for the HSOV dogs and cats! Lisa delivered a carload of nice gifts for
shelter animals on July 22, 2015 Thank you Lisa and Kirby!! We don’t recall anyone else
coming up with this creative gift-giving idea, and please know that your donations are very
much appreciated by everyone 
Thank you Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1823 for your generous $1,163 cash donation,
dog food, bleach and other supplies which you delivered on July 31, 2015.
Tim Horton’s (Marietta OH) held a “Dog Days of August” fundraiser from July 31stAugust 2nd. All purchases of iced tea drinks that weekend were donated to the HSOV. TIM
HORTON’S Manager, Cheryl Ferguson, gave us some fantastic news. They raised $1,000 for
the HSOV during that three-day event!
Shannon Haessly had a birthday party on August 2, 2015 and asked everyone to bring
donations for the HSOV. She and her friends/family delivered (literally) a truckload of
supplies the following day. We didn’t get photos of Shannon when she delivered her gifts
to the shelter so we asked her permission to share some photos of the traditional ‘birthday
cake icing in the face’ photos from her party on facebook. Shannon is such a good sport and
is even beautiful with birthday cake icing on her face Thank you Shannon for sharing your
special day with the shelter dogs/cats.
C & C Toyota (Jim Cobb) donated $2,500 to the HSOV on August 5, 2015 and also donated $2,500 to the Humane Society of
Parkersburg. Toyota Corporate will match this amount  Thank you C &C Toyota! You have been a wonderful supporter of both
the HSOV and HSOP throughout the years!! C&C also sponsored a unique Adoptathon (Pre-Owned Pets) for HSOV at their Marietta
location on November 21, 2015 and paid half of the adoption fee for dogs/cats that day.
Thank You to the Marietta Noon Lions Club. The club invited Washington County Dog Warden Kelly McGilton and (previous)
HSOV Executive Director Linda Pettit to their August 7, 2015, meeting at the Lafayette Hotel to talk to them about the recent dog
hoarding incident and about the shelter’s operation. Kelly and Linda enjoyed a wonderful
lunch with the group. Following lunch, Kelly gave a 15-minute Power Point presentation
and took questions during and after that presentation. Linda spoke for a few minutes about
the shelter and how blessed the HSOV is to have so much community support. The Lions
Club presented the HSOV with a $500 dollar check from the organization PLUS a multitude
of cleaning supplies. Some individual members also gave us cash donations. Without the
generosity of people and organization like the Marietta Noon Lions Club we could not
continue to do the work we do.
Shari Brown, President of Polymer Services of Ohio, and her employees, came to the
shelter on August 12, 2015 to make a wonderful donation to the HSOV in memory of CJ
Roberts who worked at Polymer Services. They were accompanied by CJ’s parents, Doug
and Lynn Roberts, and his girlfriend, Megan Gossett. We thank them from the bottom of
our hearts for remembering us during such a sad time for them. It really is a wonderful
way to honor someone they obviously loved and respected very deeply, and CJ will live on
here at the shelter in our own hearts and memories. Pictured are Shari (sitting in front),
Doug and Lynn on the right, Megan behind the HON file cabinet box, and all the employees
of Ohio Polymer. Donations included a new four drawer filing cabinet, two programmable
thermostats, two large dog crates, many dog and cat toys, a large box full of slip leads, plus laundry detergent, bleach, and dog
food.
The HSOV Rummage/Bake Sale which was held on August 14-15, 2015 was very successful, and we are happy to report that
the proceeds were approximately $2,450  Thanks to everyone in the community who donated items for the sale and to the
talented bakers who created gourmet baked goods. And we couldn’t have done this without our multitude of volunteers who spent
many hours organizing and working the two-day event. An extra round of ‘applause’ and thank-you to Keith Thomas (Sonnywood
Animal Rescue and Sanctuary) for the generous loan of the large white truck which we used for collection/storage/delivery of
merchandise. And to Terri Ann Zide-Pfeffer (Marietta Ohio) for loaning us so many nice racks to display clothing more attractively.
And last but certainly not least.... Thank You, Thank You to American Legion Post #64 for allowing us to use your facility again this
year for our indoor sale  
Writing Our Thank You Notes 
Thank you Jamiann Voshel and your incredible group of friends for organizing/hosting the Thirty-One/Bingo Fundraiser for
the HSOV on August 16, 2015. We were thrilled that you all raised over $4,000 for the shelter and also collected a van load of food
and other donations for the shelter dogs and cats!
Thanks to The Original Pizza Place (231 Second Street, Marietta Ohio) for their ‘Raise Some Dough’ Fundraisers for the HSOV
which were held in August and October 2015. Our shelter received 15% of total sales when customers presented an HSOV coupon
with their dinner receipts 
We were delighted when this Girl Scout Troop visited our shelter
on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. They were accompanied by their
advisor, Natalie Lee, and several proud parents  The girls collected
food and other supplies for the HSOV dogs/cats and delivered many
nice gifts which were very much appreciated. They were given a
tour by HSOV Shelter Manager, Scott Little, and met several of our
dogs and kitties. Thank you Natalie Lee and your Girl Scout Troop for
thinking of the HSOV
Thank you Kylee Gray for sharing your 9th birthday with the
HSOV animals. Kylee asked for donations and delivered so many nice
'gifts' for our dogs and cats on August 22, 2015 
Thank you to the Marietta (Ohio) High School HPAC students (and their advisor Kim Miller-Depue) for their fundraising event
during the recent Sternwheeler Festival in Marietta, Ohio to benefit our shelter. These
enterprising high school students worked many hours during the Sternwheeler weekend
(and some of those hours in the RAIN) as they
manned two parking lots and collected parking
fees to raise money for the dogs and cats in our
shelter! A group of young ladies representing
the MHS/HPAC group stopped by the shelter
on September 22nd and presented a check for
more than $1,500!! A mere ‘thank you’ seems
inadequate for your efforts, but please know that
the HSOV is extremely thankful for what you all
did for our shelter
This beautiful young entrepreneur is Sofia Villarrueta. Sofia
wanted to help the HSOV dogs and cats, and she decided she
would like to buy them some nice food. She raised money by setting up a Lemonade Stand during the
Sternwheel Festival in Marietta, Ohio. We LOVE this photo of Sofia working in her stand and also love the
artwork on her posters  Sofia and her mother visited our shelter on September 23rd and delivered
several large bags of Purina dog and cat food. They spent some time touring the shelter and loving on
many of the animals. Thank you Sofia!!
The HSOV sends a big “THANK YOU” to Peebles Department
Store #5084 (Lafayette Plaza, Marietta Ohio) for choosing
our shelter as the recipient of funds collected through their
Community Counts Program “30 Days of Giving” during the
month of September 2015. A check in the amount of $914.70
was presented to HSOV Interim Executive Director,
Kelly Goedel, on November 12, 2015. We are happy
to share the photo which was taken during the
presentation. Pictured left-to-right are: Heather
Evans (Peebles/District Manager), Kelly Goedel
and “Charlie” (HSOV Dachshund mix puppy), Kelly
Welsh (Peebles/Store Manager), and Ryan Walters (Peebles/Assistant Store Manager).
Thanks to Randy Bauman (Wonder Wall Design) for creating this beautiful new logo for the
HSOV. Randy spent several hours painting the logo near the front door entrance to our shelter,
and it looks fantastic 
Writing Our Thank You Notes 
The HSOV was among the charitable non-profit organizations who
were entered in the Marietta
Community Foundation’s “Grant Your
Grant” Challenge. We submitted a
photo of an adorable senior Yorkie
whom we helped recently as our entry
to best describe in just one photo
what the HSOV is all about. The four
organizations whose photos received
the most votes shared a portion of the
donations received during the period
November 12-18, 2015. Winners were announced on November 19th. The HSOV placed second,
and we will receive $4,000. Thank you to everyone who voted/shared the HSOV’s photo in this
grant challenge 
Thanks to Sherri and Mike Stanley (Stanley Electric) for the installation of new lighting in many
areas of our shelter. They generously donated their time, labor, and supplies to lighten up some
of our kennel areas, and it looks GREAT!! You certainly
brightened the life of our dogs (and staff) 
Thank you to Lowe’s for the donation of a new storage
building and to volunteers who assembled the structure
during our Empty The Shelter’s Work Day on November 7,
2015.
We can never thank our HSOV Kennel Techs and Staff
enough for their dedication and compassionate care of the
dogs and cats every single day, and employees are there
365 days a year. They truly go ‘above and beyond’ merely
providing the basic needs of food, water, and shelter.
Animals are given medical attention when needed. The
dogs and cats are given love, nurturing, playtime, and extra TLC just as they would do for their own pets. Please join us in
thanking Misty Carpenter, Brittany Daugherty, Todd Hallock, Ted Laskowski, Scott Little, Sharon Morris, and Michelle Rudd 
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Sam’s Club & Wal-Mart gift cards
Gasoline debit cards
Purina dog/cat chow
Purina dog chow/little bites
Purina puppy/kitten chow
Canned/wet dog/cat food
Stainless steel food/water bowls
Kitty litter (non-clumping)
Litter pans & scoops (stainless steel only)
Dog leashes/collars/harnesses
Dog/cat treats
Dog/cat toys
• Dog/cat beds
• Pet Carriers (all sizes)
• Blankets & towels
• Pet shampoo
• Flea/tick medication
• Laundry detergent
•Bleach
• Odo-Ban disinfectant/deodorizer
• Dishwashing liquid
• Window cleaner
• Paper towels & toilet paper
• Spray bottles
• First-aid supplies
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Latex gloves
Hand sanitizer
Plastic watering cans
Hose spray nozzles
Heavy-duty leaf/lawn bags (60-gallon size)
Kitchen trash bags (20-gallon size)
Grooming supplies
• Aluminum cans (for recycling)
Nail clippers
• Hot dogs/spray cheese (for meds)
Office supplies
• Safe Paw ice melter
Copier/laser printer paper
Toner cartridges for Samsung Xpress C1860FW and M2885FM laser printers
2016 Membership Form - Humane Society of the Ohio Valley
Complete this form and mail it with your check made payable to HSOV to:
HSOV, 90 Mt. Tom Road, Marietta, Oh 45750
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:_________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________State: _____________________ Zip: ____________
E-mail Address: _________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________ Work Phone: __________________________________
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
 NEW  RENEW
______ $10.00 Junior Membership (Under 17 yrs. non-voting) (based on calendar year)
______ $40.00 General Membership (voting)* (based on calendar year)
______ $500.00 Life membership (voting)*
All members receive the HSOV newsletter. The newsletter may also be viewed/printed from our website www.hsov.net
* membership must be paid by 1st Tuesday in September to vote at annual meeting or to be a candidate for HSOV Board of Directors.
SUPPORT CATEGORIES
______ Enclosed is my contribution of $ __________
______ Enclosed is my contribution of $300.00 to sponsor a CAGE or DOG RUN for one year.
Sponsor’s name will be displayed on a plaque at the shelter.
Signature:_______________________________Date:_____________
Only Society can prevent what the animals cannot...please spay/neuter your pets!
Thank You! HSOV respects your privacy and does not sell or share donor information.
The HSOV always welcomes an “in-memory” donation for the passing of a friend, relative, pet or a special gift for
celebrating a birthday, anniversary or other occasion.
This gift is given  in memory of  to celebrate the __________________________of
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
From: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________ City: _______________________ State: _________ Zip: ____________
Date: _________  Sympathy Card
 Acknowledgement should be sent to:
Address: ________________________ City: _______________________ State: ____________Zip: ________
Please include this form & gift in a stamped envelope and mail to: HSOV, 90 Mt. Tom Road, Marietta, OH 45750
Humane
S ciety
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OF THE OHIO VALLEY
90 Mt. Tom Road
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CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF “JEEP”
“Jeep” was a beautiful 12-year old
gray tabby kitty who came to the
HSOV on May 4, 2015 after her
master had passed away  “Jeep”
had been found under the hood of a
Jeep as a small kitten and given that
name. Our hearts ached for this
senior kitty as she sat in her cage for six months
and was overlooked for younger cats. A kind
veterinarian in Michigan noticed “Jeep” and
adopted her on October 29th  We celebrate
the life of “Jeep” and the 621 HSOV cats who
were adopted/rescued from Jan-Oct 2015  
2016 WASHINGTON COUNTY DOG LICENSES
THANK YOU TO THESE BUSINESES &
INDIVIDUALS FOR SPONSORING DOG
KENNELS/CAT TOWERS 
C&C Dodge/Toyota (Jim Cobb)
Jim & Jo Corbett
Ron & Louise Holmes
Dr. Ken & Diana Leopold
Lynne Sturtevant
Taylor’s Drive-Thru & Carry-Out
(Owners & Friends)
Please remember to purchase a 2016 Washington County Dog
License for your dog by January 31st, 2016. According to Ohio R.C.
Sec. 955.010.05, all dogs over 3 months of age must be licensed
by January 31st or 30 days after the dog becomes 3 months old.
Licenses are available at the Washington County Auditor’s Office,
205 Putnam Street, Marietta OH (Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm)
for a cost of $16.00. Late registration will increase the fee to $32
if purchased after January 31st . Application forms may also be
downloaded on their website: www.washingtoncountyauditor/us.
You may purchase 2016 dog licenses/tags at the HSOV during our
hours of operation for a cost of $16.75. We provide this service
as a convenience for anyone who wishes to stop by the shelter
for dog tags. Having a current dog tag on your dog’s collar is very
important to help us reunite you and your beloved pet in the event
he/she becomes lost and ends up at the shelter. The shelter staff
or dog warden will contact you and ensure that your lost dog will
be held for 14 days before it is available for adoption. We also
scan for microchips. Your veterinarian or the HSOV can provide
microchipping service. We offer this service at the low cost of $20
(for dogs or cats) during normal hours of operation at the shelter.
They Light Up Our Lives
During the month of December, the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley would like to once again
remember and honor the pets that have brightened and enriched our lives.
We will be placing a Christmas tree with strands of lights in the window at American Flags and Poles
on Front Street. Living pets will be represented by colored lights and pets who have passed away will
be remembered by white lights.
Animal
loverstheare
invited
tax-deductible
During the month
of December,
Humane
Societytoof make
the Ohio aValley
would like to oncecontribution in the amount of $5.00 per pet by
again remember
and honor the buying
pets that have
brightened
and enriched
our lives.
symbolically
a light
in honor
of their
pets, other family members’ pets and/or their friends’ pets
We willduring
be placingthe
a Christmas
strands of lights in the window at American Flags
monthtreeofwith
December.
and Poles on Front Street. Living pets will be represented by colored lights and pets who have
An anonymous donor has once again agreed to match the contribution amount!
passed away will be remembered by white lights.
A
keepsake
listing
the names
of pets
and
will be available at American Flags and
Animal loversfree,
are invited
to make a booklet
tax-deductible
contribution
in the amount
of $5.00
perdonors
pet
Poles
beginning
Wednesday,
January
13, 2016.
by symbolically
buying
a light in honor
of their pets, other
family members’
pets and/or their
friends’ pets during
the month
of December. $20.00 or more will be entered into a drawing to win a piece of ornamental
Those
contributing
An anonymous
donor
has
once again
agreed to
match of
the Garden
contributionForge.
amount!
ironwork created
by Betsy
Cook
A free, keepsake booklet listing the names of pets and donors will be available at American
The attached form plus contribution may be mailed or brought to the Humane Society of the Ohio
Flags and Poles beginning Wednesday, January 14, 2015.
Valley
dropped
atentered
American
Flagsto and
throughout the month of December.
Those contributingor$20.00
or more off
will be
into a drawing
win a Poles
piece of ornamental
Please
remember
your
much loved pets during the upcoming season when our thoughts turn to those
ironwork created
by Betsy
Cook of Garden
Forge.
The attached
form plus
we love
andcontribution
cherish.may be mailed or brought to the Humane Society of the
Ohio Valley or dropped off at American Flags and Poles throughout the month of December.
Thank you and keep the lights shining!
Please remember your much loved pets during the upcoming season when our thoughts turn to
Humane Society of the Ohio Valley
those we love and cherish.
They Light Up Our Lives
During the month of December, the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley would like to once again
remember and honor the pets that have brightened and enriched our lives.
We will be placing a Christmas tree with strands of lights in the window at American Flags and Poles
on Front Street. Living pets will be represented by colored lights and pets who have passed away will
be remembered by white lights.
Animal
loverstheare
invited
tax-deductible
During the month
of December,
Humane
Societytoof make
the Ohio aValley
would like to oncecontribution in the amount of $5.00 per pet by
again remember
and honor the buying
pets that have
brightened
and enriched
our lives.
symbolically
a light
in honor
of their
pets, other family members’ pets and/or their friends’ pets
We willduring
be placingthe
a Christmas
strands of lights in the window at American Flags
monthtreeofwith
December.
and Poles on Front Street. Living pets will be represented by colored lights and pets who have
An anonymous donor has once again agreed to match the contribution amount!
passed away will be remembered by white lights.
A
keepsake
listing
the names
of pets
and
will be available at American Flags and
Animal loversfree,
are invited
to make a booklet
tax-deductible
contribution
in the amount
of $5.00
perdonors
pet
Poles
beginning
Wednesday,
January
13, 2016.
by symbolically
buying
a light in honor
of their pets, other
family members’
pets and/or their
friends’ pets during
the month
of December. $20.00 or more will be entered into a drawing to win a piece of ornamental
Those
contributing
An anonymous
donor
has
once again
agreed to
match of
the Garden
contributionForge.
amount!
ironwork created
by Betsy
Cook
A free, keepsake booklet listing the names of pets and donors will be available at American
The attached form plus contribution may be mailed or brought to the Humane Society of the Ohio
Flags and Poles beginning Wednesday, January 14, 2015.
Valley
dropped
atentered
American
Flagsto and
throughout the month of December.
Those contributingor$20.00
or more off
will be
into a drawing
win a Poles
piece of ornamental
Please
remember
your
much loved pets during the upcoming season when our thoughts turn to those
ironwork created
by Betsy
Cook of Garden
Forge.
The attached
form plus
we love
andcontribution
cherish.may be mailed or brought to the Humane Society of the
Ohio Valley or dropped off at American Flags and Poles throughout the month of December.
Thank you and keep the lights shining!
Please remember your much loved pets during the upcoming season when our thoughts turn to
Humane Society of the Ohio Valley
those we love and cherish.
Thank you and keep the lights shining!
Humane Society of the Ohio Valley
Thank you and keep the lights shining!
Humane Society of the Ohio Valley
* Name of Living Pet(s) (colored light):
* Name of Living Pet(s) (colored light):
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
* Name of Deceased Pet(s) (white light):
* Name of Deceased Pet(s) (white light):
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
* Name of Contributor(s):
* Phone number if eligible for drawing:
* Name of Contributor(s):
* Phone number if eligible for drawing:
____________________________________
_______________________________
____________________________________
_______________________________
* Check:___ (made payable to HSOV)
* Cash:___
* Check:___ (made payable to HSOV)
* Cash:___
* Amount of contribution (number of pets x $5.00): _________________
* Amount of contribution (number of pets x $5.00): _________________
* If you need a receipt, please list your address: ________________________________________
* If you need a receipt, please list your address: ________________________________________
* ___ Yes, I want a booklet.
* ___ Yes, I want a booklet.
* ___ No, I do not want a booklet.
* ___ No, I do not want a booklet.